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Clairaboo
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Hello, I’m after some advice.
I am currently self employed but may have to stop work due to having Multiple Sclerosis but I’m not entitled to any benefits.
Has anyone had this experience or have any advice please
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Why do you think you're not entitled to any benefits?
https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/eligibility
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I spoke to citizens advice and they said because I’m self employed if I stop working then I’m not entitled to any money.I do get disability living allowance but that £358 per month which doesn’t even cover my mortgage!0
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CAB are wrong. I'd suggest contacting the MS society.Lost my soulmate so life is empty.
I can bear pain myself, he said softly, but I couldna bear yours. That would take more strength than I have -
Diana Gabaldon, Outlander0 -
Clairaboo said:I spoke to citizens advice and they said because I’m self employed if I stop working then I’m not entitled to any money.I do get disability living allowance but that £358 per month which doesn’t even cover my mortgage!You can claim universal credit and depending on savings and other income you will probably be entitled to something, use the benefits calculator below
https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/0 -
CAB are well meaning but frequently ill-informed: speak to someone who is properly qualified.No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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